Netherlands News in English
Netherlands news in English — Dutch national headlines covering politics, housing, immigration, the economy, transport and daily life, translated and updated throughout the day for the international community.
Judge overturns flight cap, residents happy anyway: ‘Fortunately, we don’t live in a banana republic’
The Dutch Council of State ruled against a government-imposed flight cap at Schiphol Airport, stating that a maximum number of flights cannot be set in this manner. Despite the ruling, resident groups...
New piglets to start at new spot in Elsbroekpark from Friday
On Friday, March 13th, three piglets will be introduced to Elsbroekpark in Hillegom to combat the spread of Japanese knotweed. This marks the third consecutive year of the pig project aimed at control...
Vattenfall finally puts large electric boiler for district heating into operation
Former NCTV employee sentenced to 20 months for taking state secrets
A 66-year-old former employee of the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) was sentenced to 20 months in prison for taking state secrets home. While convicted of possessi...
D66 shares opposition concerns over impact of WIA cuts
The Dutch political party D66 has joined opposition parties in expressing concern over proposed budget cuts to social security, which are expected to impact disabled and chronically ill citizens. Duri...
Fog and activity in the port of Beverwijk. Photographer Jos Hendriks came, saw, and captured it
Dense fog has recently covered the coast of North Holland, creating a scenic atmosphere at the seaport in Beverwijk. Hobby photographer Jos Hendriks captured the unique play of light and activity in t...
Prime Minister Jetten meets concerned members of Iranian community
Prime Minister Jetten met with members of the Iranian community on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran and its personal impact on them. The meeting follows recent military actions agains...
Substantive hearing of criminal case against Raily B. postponed
The substantive criminal trial against Raily B., who is suspected of leading a group that planned an assassination attempt on journalist Peter R. de Vries, has been postponed. A judge announced the de...
Pants, kettle or chair broken? Have it repaired or do it yourself
Amsterdam offers numerous initiatives and creative makers to help residents repair items like clothing and appliances instead of throwing them away. The city aims to reduce waste, as nearly half of wh...
New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood
The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...
Only 1 in 5 people vote in the Bijlmer: "Even if you vote, everything stays the same"
Voter turnout in Amsterdam's Bijlmer-Centrum remains the lowest in the city, with only 22% of eligible residents participating in the 2022 municipal elections. While some residents express cynicism ab...
State Secretary considers higher salary for prison staff
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen is investigating the possibility of a separate collective labor agreement for prison staff to allow for higher salaries. Currently, employees of the Custodial Insti...
More reports of child abuse by suspect substitute Joannes B. (66)
Police have received additional reports concerning 66-year-old substitute childcare worker Joannes B., who is suspected of child abuse and creating child pornography at a Partou daycare in Amsterdam. ...
ANVR: around fifty Dutch people still stranded in Middle East
The ANVR reports that the majority of Dutch travelers stranded in the Middle East have returned home via repatriation or charter flights. Approximately fifty people remain stuck in the region due to t...
EU Parliament seeks unity on war but is divided on strategy
During a European Parliament debate on the Middle East conflict, various party groups emphasized the need for the European Union to present a unified front. Jeroen Lenaers of the CDA argued that the E...
Tower block, parking garage and park in the heart of IJmuiden: An icon at the entrance is perfectly possible
The municipality of Velsen has proposed a major redevelopment plan for the center of IJmuiden, featuring a 17-story residential tower and an underground parking garage at Plein 1945. The project also ...
VERS provides a platform for young filmmakers: ‘As a young creator, you just have to know who a good sound designer is’
Haarlem striker Tijmen Wildeboer (24) still lacks a 'soft G' after years at TOP Oss: 'I need to score more goals'
Tijmen Wildeboer, a 24-year-old striker from Haarlem playing for TOP Oss, expressed regret that his team will not face Telstar this season, missing the chance to play in front of local family and frie...
Council of State overturns proposal to limit Schiphol flights
The Dutch Council of State has annulled a government proposal to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol Airport, ruling that the plan was insufficiently justified. The court stated it was not convin...
Explosion in Amsterdam doorway, second time this week
An explosive went off at a residential entrance on Van Gentstraat in Amsterdam-West early Wednesday morning, marking the second attack at this location in one week. While no one was injured, the blast...
KLM cancels all flights to Dubai until March 28
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28th due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline will not fly to the destination for the time being as a result of the regional secur...
Karremans: Utrecht Ring Road ruling bad news for housing construction
The Dutch Council of State has blocked the planned widening of the Utrecht ring road, prompting a disappointed response from Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans. Karremans warned that the decisi...
How Enschede's fat bike ban, taking effect today, could serve as a model for Amsterdam
Hope returns for Heemskerk event center, Friends of Jansheeren to provide buffer: At first no idea how it all worked
The Jansheeren conference center in Heemskerk has been stabilized by new management nearly a year after facing potential closure. The team is working to secure the facility's future as a central commu...
77 municipal reports on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 77 permit applications regarding demolition and tree felling. Out of these applications, 74 were specifically for projects in Haarlem and two were for ...
50Plus Haarlemmermeer aims for at least one seat: 'They say youth is the future, but we forget the elderly'
Hans van der Helm is leading the 50Plus party in Haarlemmermeer for the upcoming elections, aiming to secure at least one seat. Driven by his personal experience as a caregiver, he advocates for impro...
Witness chases burglar in Beinsdorp, police arrest him after collision with police car
A 56-year-old man from Zwaanshoek was arrested following a residential burglary in Beinsdorp. The suspect was apprehended after a pursuit that ended on a dead-end road and involved a collision with a ...
The Tolweg asylum center has become the main election issue in Heemskerk, even though the decision is already final
The asylum seekers' center on Tolweg has emerged as a major campaign issue in the upcoming municipal elections in Heemskerk, scheduled for March 18. Despite its political prominence, local officials s...
AP warns political parties about targeted online advertising
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has identified approximately forty instances where political parties may have violated rules regarding targeted online advertising. These findings emerged duri...
De Kneet has a better strategy than Zoetemelk and Hinault and wins first Paris-Nice
In 1978, Gerrie Knetemann secured a victory in the Paris-Nice cycling race by outperforming rivals Joop Zoetemelk and Bernard Hinault. This retrospective highlights Knetemann's strategic win on its hi...